Education Focus: Melbourne Polytechnic School of Creative Arts

Answered by: Andrew Gannon, Manager of Performing Arts

What kind of courses do you offer? The Bachelor of Songwriting & Music Production - an artist's degree for emerging songwriters and music producers; Bachelor of Music - a performance-centred degree to develop skills and awareness of the global spectrum of music; Certificate IV, Diploma & Advanced Diploma of Music Industry - caters to anyone pursuing a career in music.

Do you offer practical on-site learning or more of a theoretical base? Our learning is practical and include one to one lessons, band rehearsals, composing, songwriting, recording, mixing, mastering, performing and creating events. At least half the hours in class are related to performing and music practice. There are also theoretical components to understand music, sound and our culture.

What makes you different to other educational institutions? Our staff are well known and active within contemporary music scenes, and who release records, win awards and undertake international tours. Our facilities are music specialist and available for use after hours, including excellent performance spaces with industry standard lighting and sound. Over 300 students ensures students collaborate and create vast networks.

What kind of social activities do you offer? Courses are regularly involved in performances and events around Melbourne. Student Life & Media run student activities throughout the year such as mini workshops, product tastings and promo activities, breakfast and lunches, live music, market stalls and plenty of free giveaways. There are cafeterias and student lounges on each campus.

Do you offer job opportunities, internships, or other ways to help students get ahead? Students perform in venues such as the Stonnington Jazz Festival and Stonnington Glow Festival. Also, you will perform at a variety of venues around Melbourne including the Elsternwick Hotel, Revolver, Bennett's Lane, Bar 303 and Wesley Anne. Students complete industry related activities as work placement often selecting an industry mentor.

When and where is your next Info Day/Open Day? Come along to one of our information sessions. Register now and we'll give you an in-depth look at your chosen area of study and a tour of our facilities.
www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au/information-enrolment-sessions If you are unsure which session to attend give us a call on 9269 8400.

Website link for more info: www.melbournepolytechnic.edu.au